Ancient Greece

A 2002 History Documentary narrated by Edward Herman. The documentary analyzes one of the most important civilizations of all times. Rise and Fall of the Spartans addresses questions as fundamental as education, military strategy and the spartan lifestyle, supported by testimony of expert historians. Episode 1: It analyze the social structure and governance of Sparta. Their strong moral sense and stoic way of life, without superfluous luxuries and always attentive to the needs of the government, made them a prosperous people who sought equality among its citizens. The art of war, which were not too innovative on, despite having forged a legend, controlled the rest of the facets of social life. Thus, the arts, such as architecture, poetry or drama had no place within the Spartan model, contrary to what happened in flourishing Athens. Violence and the conquest became the only accepted way of life, for which the government should interfere in all aspects of social life. This explains how just after birth the first selection was taking place : those children born with a defect or that would not be fit for war were abandoned by their parents. This unique method ensured the possibility of having a strong race of warriors, who perpetuated the Spartan model. The strict military training which children were submitted to from seven years on, and the full and absolute dedication of women to the task of bringing children into the world became one of the pillars on which rested spartan civilization. Code of honor deepened further in the sharp division that sought to achieve social stability, order and, above all, obedience. It was the year 480 a. C.. At the straits near the city of Salamis, a phalanx of 7,000 Greeks and 300 Spartan warriors are moving against the forces of hundreds of Persian invaders. During three days of heavy fighting, the decimated ranks of Spartans bear the onslaught of the Persian attacks, in a matchless resistance which seriously undermined the morale of the enemy invader. This was one of the defining moments in the history of the West. Who fought a losing battle in advance to defend their virtue and their country? What kind of men methodically fought to escape death? This segment explores the mainstays of life in Sparta, including society, the government and how to build marriages. Part 2: https://rumble.com/v73wgim-rise-and-fall-of-the-spartans-tides-of-war-episode-2.html

Episode 2: Intends to increase the awareness of the men who shaped the legend in the passage of Thermopylae. Since the 8th Century BC to 5th Century BC , the Spartans were known for their courage and bravery as warriors. Faced with permanent conflict with Athens, which led to repeated and bloody battles, the Spartans were able to impose a way of life that has lasted to this day. To learn about the major achievements and failures of this civilization, this section has the testimony of Donald Kagan, a professor of Classic Science and History at Yale University; Stewart Flory, the Gustavus Adolphus College; Victor Hansen, a professor of Sciences Classic University of California; and Jennifer Roberts, of New York University, among others. Through their statements we will visit the most important military confrontations in which the Spartans were involved, namely the two wars of the Peloponnese, the invasion of Persia, the infighting with Ilotas and with the rest of the Greek City-States, and the final defeat of Sparta in Leuctra. Tides of War reviews prominent personages of the time since Pericles to Alcibiades, as well as models of State they advocated. The eternal rivalry between Athens and Sparta and their impressive war machine, which marked the existence of the spartan people, who knew its greatest splendor when conquering their eternal enemy.

A 2020 History Documentary directed by Guilain Depardieu, narrated by Damien Boisseau. In the heart of Athens, the vestiges of an ancient city have overlooked the capital for over 2,000 years: the Acropolis. Built in the 5th century BC, this sumptuous complex of temples and monuments remains the most extraordinary architectural work left to us by Ancient Greece. So what makes the 2 500-year-old building so important to tourists and Greeks alike? And what was it originally used for? Thanks to CGI and explanations of the foremost international experts, discover the technical feats of Antiquity that allowed a rocky hill to be transformed into a monumental and immortal masterpiece. From the infallible anti-seismic systems to the techniques used to hoist blocks of marble weighing several hundred tons to the top of the hill, walk in the footsteps of the greatest engineers of Ancient Greece and discover their ingenuity, precision, and perfectionism.